Fire safety
Fire door inspections
Daley Inventories arranges fire door inspections for blocks of flats and HMOs in London and Manchester, at £25 per door including VAT (minimum 5 doors). Each door is checked by a certificated fire door inspector and recorded with photos, a pass or fail, and what needs fixing.
Prices (including VAT)
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Fire door inspections | |
| Fire door inspection, per door | £25 |
| Minimum visit (5 doors) | £125 |
| Large blocks and quarterly programmes | Price on request |
Prices include VAT. For blocks over 11 metres we can set up a quarterly round of communal doors and a yearly round of flat entrance doors.
Which properties need what
| Property | Fire risk assessment | Alarm and lighting certificates | Fire doors |
|---|---|---|---|
| House or flat let to one household, no shared areas | Not usually needed | Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms (no certificate needed) | Not usually needed |
| HMO (house in multiple occupation) | Yes, for the shared areas | Yes, if a fire alarm or emergency lighting is fitted | Checked in the fire risk assessment |
| Block of flats under 11 metres | Yes, for the shared areas | Yes, if fitted | Fire door information for residents |
| Block of flats over 11 metres | Yes, for the shared areas | Yes, if fitted | Quarterly checks of communal fire doors, yearly checks of flat entrance doors |
A general guide for England under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. Your HMO licence or local council may ask for more.
What we check on every door
- The door leaf, frame and the gaps around it
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Hinges, self-closer, latch and any glazing
- Fire door signs and certification labels
- Photos of every door, with a pass or fail
- Recommended repairs for any door that fails
Why landlords and agents use Daley
- Accredited assessors only: every assessment is carried out by an independently registered fire risk assessor, named on your report with their registration. The law says you must record who did it.
- 10 years, 20,000 landlords: the same team that handles your inventories, EICRs, gas safety certificates and EPCs.
- Fixed prices, no hidden fees: you get a fixed quote before we book anything.
- Photo-evidenced reports: clear findings and a prioritised action plan you can act on.
What the law says about fire doors
In multi-occupied residential buildings in England with storeys over 11 metres high, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 require the responsible person to check all fire doors in the common parts every three months, and to make best endeavours to check flat entrance doors every year.
In every building with two or more flats, residents must also be given information about why fire doors matter. In HMOs, fire doors are part of the fire risk assessment, and a detailed door inspection is the next step when the assessment flags problems.
Areas we cover
Every London borough and all of Greater Manchester, including city-centre blocks in Manchester and Salford.
Frequently asked questions
How often do fire doors need checking?
In residential blocks with storeys over 11 metres high, communal fire doors must be checked every three months and flat entrance doors every year, on a best-endeavours basis. In lower blocks and HMOs, your fire risk assessment sets how often doors should be checked. Daley Inventories can set up quarterly and yearly inspection rounds for blocks in London and Manchester.
How much does a fire door inspection cost?
Daley Inventories charges £25 per door including VAT for a fire door inspection, with a minimum of 5 doors per visit. Larger blocks and regular quarterly programmes get a fixed quote.
Who carries out fire door inspections?
Daley Inventories uses certificated fire door inspectors, for example those qualified under the Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS) or BM TRADA.
What happens if a fire door fails inspection?
You get a list of defects with photos and the recommended fix, such as adjusting a closer, replacing seals or replacing the door. Daley Inventories can arrange quotes for the repairs.
Do I need to be there for a fire door inspection?
No. Daley Inventories can collect keys from you or your agent and arrange access to the building. We tell you about any doors we could not reach.
Are flat front doors included?
Yes. Daley Inventories inspects flat entrance doors as well as communal doors, and records any it couldn't access, which helps show you made best endeavours.
Why use Daley Inventories for fire door inspections?
Daley Inventories has served more than 20,000 landlords since 2016 and already works in blocks of flats and HMOs across London and Manchester. Every door gets a photo record and a clear pass or fail, at a fixed £25 per door with no hidden fees. Call 0208 935 5492, 7 days a week, 9am to 6pm.
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